Recommended discussions
- By windblown · Posted July 2, 2008
- In Osteoporosis medications · 5 recommendations
- Since so many of you have been asking about the Reclast, and Zometa infusions, I thought I would post the New England Journal of Medicine's article on Zoledronic Acid (Reclast), the once yearly infusion ...
- By windblown · Posted March 9, 2008
- In Osteoporosis medications · 4 recommendations
- Hi All: Raven and I have been discussing the possible approval of a new osteo med, and I thought I would start a new thread on it so everyone can find it. Keep in mind that this drug is in Phase III clinical ...
- By KMFDallas · Posted November 2, 2008
- In Diagnosing osteoporosis · 3 recommendations
- Osteoporosis Screening: What You Need to Know Worst Pills Best Pills Newsletter article November, 2008 As older adults face pressure from their doctors to be tested (and then possibly treated) for osteoporosis ...
- By NancyO · Posted August 31, 2008
- In Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 3 recommendations
- Just got diagnosed with osteoporosis. (mild) 2.5 in lumbar region. Doctor started me on Actonel 150mg monthly. I took the first dose two days ago and I feel awful. Achy all over, exhausted. A general ...
- By MotherGoose · Posted June 8, 2008
- In Exercise · 3 recommendations
- It has come to my attention that these exercises, advised to "build bone strength" are -- in general -- and some specifically -- NOT SAFE for those with bone loss. It is very disappointing that an institution ...
- By Courage · Posted March 17, 2008
- In Osteopenia (low bone density) · 3 recommendations
- I am new at this however I have learned at age 38 I had a low bone density test. Since last Oct. of 2007 to now I have shrunk 1 inch. My doctors have suggested shots in the stomach for 2 yrs. I came unclued ...
- By Pdrosebud · Posted June 2, 2008
- In Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 2 recommendations
- I started taking strontium citrate 5 weeks ago. I've developed a rash and some slight skin inflammation. I don't know if there is a connection. Has anyone had side effects from strontium citrate ...
- By windblown · Posted May 15, 2008
- In Exercise · 2 recommendations
- I know quite a few people who are adding weighted vests to their osteo walking exercises, and wondered if you recommend these. Because I've had spinal fx's and continue to have a lot of spinal probs/pain ...
- By sdivas · Posted April 18, 2008
- In Exercise · 2 recommendations
- The following are in my personal collection of videos related to osteoporosis. The videos are different levels. Please check with your health professional before starting an exercise program. Please add ...
- By Caff55 · Posted November 13, 2008
- In Books, videos and other resources · 1 recommendation
- Vivian Goldschmidt author of a book called 'The Bone Health Revolution' http://saveourbones.com/get-started2.htm l#getstarted Of course she reveals how to make the cure with no prescription drugs etc ...
- By Uma · Posted November 10, 2008
- In Exercise · 1 recommendation
- Hi all, I need to spend a lot more time now on eldercare matters but want to be sure to share this site with you. It is not about osteoporosis but rather a great resource for different physical conditions ...
- By linnyd531 · Posted November 9, 2008
- In Diagnosing osteoporosis · 1 recommendation
- hi all, i'm currently reading the myth of osteoporosis and gaining a lot of insight into the medical establishment as a whole. apparently, bone quality is an important indicator for bone fracture...maybe ...
- By HSB · Posted October 31, 2008
- In Osteoporosis medications · 1 recommendation
- Does anyone know how this works? Is it a bisphosphonate? Does it work the same as one? Thanks ...
- By chezkir · Posted October 31, 2008
- In Premenopausal women (ages 25-50) with osteoporosis · 1 recommendation
- If you are young, why risk a therapy that may be dangerous for more than 10 years when new therapies are coming? Don't buy in to the hysteria. My own doctor told me at 30 that the next time I fell I could ...
- By KMFDallas · Posted October 30, 2008
- In Osteoporosis medications · 1 recommendation
- New Report Shows How Drug Industry Immunity Would Endanger Women [PR Newswire] Release Date: 10/29/2008 PR Newswire via NewsEdge : NEW YORK, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new report released today ...
- By Uma · Posted October 30, 2008
- In Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 1 recommendation
- Hi all, Has anyone exeprienced an improvement in bone density test results without taking medication, e.g., through diet, exercise, etc., only? My endocrinologist does not think diet and exercise help ...
- By sdivas · Posted July 25, 2008
- In Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 1 recommendation
- The choice of the word myth in the title of my book ‘The Myth of Osteoporosis’ was to highlight the many myths associated with osteoporosis, but primarily the major myth of the 1992 re-definition of osteoporosis ...
- By sdivas · Posted July 17, 2008
- In Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 1 recommendation
- Hello, I'm in So Ca. I was diagnosed at age 50; (now 61, fracture free), told to exercise and take calcium. At the time, I was left on my own. I wasn't aware of any online discussion groups. I didn't ...
- By KMFDallas · Posted July 10, 2008
- In Osteoporosis medications · 1 recommendation
- Osteoporosis drug linked to fractures Reuters Health Wednesday, July 9, 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Prolonged use of Fosamax, also referred to by the generic name bisphosphonate alendronate, may ...
